NUTRITION AND HEALTHY EATING

EAT MOVE AND WIN! WITH GLEEFUL HEARTS, SPREAD YOUR WINGS!

 IT ALL STARTS WITH A NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST

Post pandemic eating habits amidst children have significantly got altered. In the hustle and bustle of our busy lives schedule, we may have observed most of the kids these days have become fussier, demanding and attention seekers. However, regardless of how much fuss the kids make especially when it comes to their eating habits, parents should always focus on serving a plate full of right nutrition to their kids so that they remain in the pink of health. It is quite relatable for every parent when mornings are always rushed and children feel the stress of the rush as much as they do. So, in order to avoid this bedlam, we must reorganize our morning schedules making their day more productive and pleasurable.

With that being said, we, at Manav Sthali Global School, will be accentuating the breakfast basics that all parents need to be well aware of.

What makes breakfast so important for kids?

The brain needs a constant supply of nutrients to understand and remember information. In other words, it is the ‘Powerhouse of the Body’ that needs to be well fed in order to learn and acquire knowledge. One of the foremost reasons why kids need to have a proper breakfast every day is because it refills the energy reserve of their bodies furthermore, keeping their body weight also in check. In fact, kids who skip breakfast and come to school with either empty stomach or even with a glass of milk end up facing problems like stomach ache and vomiting.

The chief reasons why children don’t eat breakfast are

• In many households, children leave for school much before their parents leave for their work. They have to eat in a hurry – often amid bellowing from their parents to eat faster. This is certainly not the most conducive of environments as it not only creates anxiety in their minds but also makes them lose their appetite.
• Children do not empty their bowels before they leave for school. This is also the main reason why children are not hungry for breakfast in the morning. The parents should ensure that their child wakes up with enough time in hand to use the washroom. They should be consistently encouraged by their parents to do that every day as a morning regimen.
• Serve a wholesome breakfast that can be quickly eaten in a few bites. Breakfast for children should be planned in advance and put together such that several nutrients can be combined together in a single small dish that does not require too much chewing.

What to give the kids for breakfast?

The aim should be to ensure that kids get enough calcium, protein and other vital nutrients through their breakfast. So, it’s better to choose breakfast foods like Wheat Bran Pancakes, Oats Idli, Ragi Upma, Chocolate Muesli, Cereal and Apple Porridge, Banana and Peanut Butter Smoothie and many more that are quick, easy, filling and most notably delicious.

Not to forget, make sure to never have junk food as a breakfast option on the table because those high-salt and high-fat permeated meals will do more harm than good to the small kids. If the kids insist for fancy foods like pasta or even a burger in the morning, accordingly plan in advance and make a healthy version at home instead of relying on ready to serve products.

Even better, take them to the nearest grocery store with you and let them explore few healthy breakfast foods that may sound tempting to them. You can also opt for an option where you can ask your child each night before their bedtime of what they would like to have for their breakfast the following morning which could help you in planning things in advance.

Just remember the bond between you and your child can be made stronger with these habits that can be easily incorporated into your everyday routine – including breakfast at a leisurely pace!!